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HVAC Design Requirements in the International Building Codes
A look at what the codes actually require for load calculations and duct design
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Urban Heat: Can White Roofs Help Cool World’s Warming Cities?
New research indicates that making surfaces more light-reflecting can have a significant impact on lowering extreme temperatures in rural areas as well as cities
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What Makes a City Green?
Sustainable cities need more than parks, cafés, and a riverwalk
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Researchers Claim to Develop a Concrete Alternative
The composite contains desert sand, an abundant material that can't be used in conventional concrete
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Reports from Owners of High-Performance Homes
Owners of new energy-efficient homes talk about the joys and frustrations that accompanied their projects
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Mass. Bill Would Require Energy Scorecards Be Given to Homebuyers
The governor pitches a plan that would require sellers to provide potential buyers with energy assessments, beginning in 2021
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New Life for Toxic Land
Across the U.S., Superfund sites are being repurposed as recreational areas, renewable energy facilities and more
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Awaiting Day Zero in Cape Town
South Africa’s second largest city has pushed back the day when its taps are expected to run dry, but it must take decisive measures to meet future needs
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Learning to Co-Exist With Wildfires
As housing developments creep into wild and natural areas, proactive planning can reduce the risk of harm in the face of fire
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Does This Roof Need to Breathe?
An owner/builder looks for advice as he gets ready to install a standing-seam metal roof